District English Teacher Training programme (DETT)

This District English Teacher Training was a three (3) day residential workshop concluded on the 20^th along with awards. This program was started on the 18^th of August 2009, for trained English Teacher’s who are teaching from grade 6 – 10. This time we had 18 teachers across the Island.

The areas touched were new techniques in teaching, including practical sessions, improvements in the language and child psychology which is a very important area for our current teachers. Each participant was awarded a certificate by the District Governor by assessment criteria – an evaluation system where the teachers received special awards too for their outstanding performances in various activities.

Including accommodation with full board for 2 nights/ 3 days was at a nominal rate (Partly sponsored by the District 3220) at a very well known hotel at Bopath Ella Falls, (Minara Hotel).Kuruwita Where they’ enjoyed the nestling in natures beauty with the cascading bopath ella falls, the scenic mountains and the forest which enabled the participants to be trained in an informal environment, with relaxation and a lot of fun wrapped up in natures best and sure it will be a memorable one.

DG Suri was the Chief Guest for the closing event and witnessed the feedback of those teachers. He congratulated the Chairperson Rtn. Anusha Weragama, President Sujith Jayasuriya, Chief Trainer Rtn. Prasad Kodithuwakku and the members of Ratnapura Club for the great job done for the second time and he requested the club to continue this program as an annual project.

RI DISTRICT 3220 - DISTRICT CITATION

2009 / 2010 – “The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands”

Rotary clubs are called upon to show that, The future of Rotary is in Rotarians hands, during the year 2009-2010. Rotary Clubs in our District will be recognized by way of a District Citation if they were to achieve all mandatory eight goals and three optional goals by 31st March, 2010.

A) MANDATORY GOALS (All eight goals are mandatory)

1) Achieve the Membership Development Goal as follows :
Net membership gain of 4 new members or sponsoring a new Rotary Club

2) Achieve the Contribution / Rotary Foundation Goal as discussed and agreed between the respective Club President and the District Governor

3) Undertake a minimum of three projects in any of the following :
- Provide shelter to the needy – Low cost housing
- Provide sanitation to the needy – Low cost toilets
- Provide water to the needy
- Eye care
- AIDS awareness
- Environment protection
- Employment for disabled
- Drug abuse prevention
- Functional literacy
- Self employment
- Health and Hunger

4) Full representation of the Board at the District Assembly to be held in May 2009 duly certified by the District Secretary

5) Registration at the District Conference to be held in February 2010 to be as follows :
a) Clubs with a membership of 50 or below – Minimum 60 percent
b) Clubs with a membership of over 50 – Minimum 40 percent

6) To register at least three Rotarians for each of the District Seminars

7) Undertake at least one activity to enhance the public image of Rotary or your Rotary Club. (eg. By placing a supplement in the Newspapers, News Releases, publicity in Electronic Media, Web Pages, Rotary News, Rotarian Magazine, Rotary World, etc)

8) Invite Rotary Foundation Alumni to address a meeting and / or propose for Rotary membership. Alternately invite a Community leader to address a regular Club meeting.


B) OPTIONAL GOALS (Any three goals are to be achieved)

1) Sponsor a new Rotaract / Interact Club or Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) or take over an existing Rotaract / Interact Club

2) Sponsor a Rotary Community Service Corps

3) Register a project with the World Community Service Projects Exchange

4) Actively participate in the International Youth Exchange or Group Study Exchange Programme during the year by sponsoring and hosting exchange participants

5) Hold a program dedicated to Rotary Recreational and Vocational Fellowships

6) Obtain a Foundation Matching Grant to support a project

7) Carry out a project / program towards ethnic and communal harmony. The inclusion of children would be duly acknowledged.

8) Conduct a program / fellowship activity that brings smiling faces, happiness to children afflicted with life threatening illnesses (cancer, etc)

9) Highlight the importance of the family of Rotary by appointing a committee in your club and implement at least 3 meetings / activities / events involving Rotarians families, Rotaractors, Interactors, widows and widowers of former Rotarians and others.

District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Program in August 2009

The theme for this year’s RYLA is "Unleash Your True Potential" . The Course Director, Rtn. Nalaka Hewamadduma - a renowned trainer on People Development - will be conducting this exciting leadership program. It is open to male and female Rotaractors and prospective Rotaractors aged 18-30 years. Uptown female Rotarians would act as chaperons for female participants. This 3 day / 2 night residential program would be on from the mid afternoon on Friday 14th August to mid afternoon on Sunday 16th August at Induruwa Beach Resort, Induruwa, Bentota and is limited to 75 participants. Each Rotary Club is eligible to nominate two candidates - preferably Rotaractors - The registration fee per Rotaractor is Rs.5,000/- and a non-Rotaractor Rs.5,500/- inclusive of transport from Lanka Hands, Bambalapitiya to the venue and back. Applications with the recommendation of the Rotary Club and the payment (cheques favouring the Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown) should reach Rotarian David Daane-Bolier, C/O Mr. C O de Zoyza, Flat #3, 96/1, Fifth Lane, Colombo 3 on or before 28th July. Further details and applications could be obtained from Rtn. David on Email ddaanebolier@casema.nl Tel. 0774697126.

Media Publicity

The First Press Conference held on the 7th July was a great success at which the following Newspaper organisations were represented:-

1). Wijaya Newspapers
2). Upali Newspapers
3). Associated Newspapers
4). Rivira Media Corporation
5). The Leader Publications.
6). Lakbima
7). Rupavahini
8). Sirasa

They have agreed to co-operate in giving us media publicity and for that purpose Mr. Janaka Gunasekera has been appointed - phone: 081-4472555/ Mobile 077-3857545, e-mail: janaka@sunmatch.lk to co-ordinate all news for publicity. Mr. Janaka Gunasekera will thereafter ensure that this information is applied to the various media. The co-operation of all of you to make this media publicity programme a success is earnestly solicited.

2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada, 20-23 June

Sophisticated yet friendly, Montréal offers an ideal setting for Rotarians to gather at the 2010 RI Convention. More than 80 nationalities and ethnic groups reside in Montréal. In addition, it is also the largest francophone city outside of Paris, making it the most bilingual metropolis in North America. Register early now for “An International Experience” and to receive the best rates and accommodations.
2010 registration

There are several ways to register for the 2010 convention:
Online registration
Download the registration form
E-mail for special tour group forms and other information

For more information, please contact

RI Convention Promotion - PP Imran Hassen (Cinnamon Gardens)